Discrete and Continuous Probability · Statistics and Probability

The Binomial Distribution

Modeling scenarios with a fixed number of independent trials and two possible outcomes.

Key Questions

  1. 1What conditions must be met for a situation to be modeled by a binomial distribution?
  2. 2How does the shape of a binomial distribution change as the probability of success varies?
  3. 3When does a binomial distribution become an impractical tool for calculation?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9MSM02
Year: Year 12
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Discrete and Continuous Probability
Period: Statistics and Probability

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